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CLA/D Plan Introduction possibilities: Mention opposing theories that relate to the statement made in the question (e.g. Theorists like Chomsky would agree with this, theories like Skinner would not) State would stage the child in the transcript is in - most likely telegraphic or post-telegraphic Explain briefly how you know the child is in this stage (e.g. 'this can be seen through the use of interrogatives') Define key terms that are mentioned in question (e.g. child-directed speech) Theories: Skinner and positive and negative reinforcement - children are born as blank slates and pick up language through their caregivers reinforcing vocabulary to them. Bruner and LASS - caregivers provide children with ritualised scenarios that allow children to pick up language in relation to context Deb Roy and downward convergence - caregivers simplify their language when talking to children. As the child improves, the caregiver mirrors them. Chomsky and LAD - children a...

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“Interaction with caregivers is the most important influence on a child’s language development” Evaluate this view of children’s language development. Question 4: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-77021-SQP.PDF Interaction with caregivers is considered a very important part of Child Language Acquisition; however whether or not it is the most important is a question that divides linguists. Some believe that language is an innate ability, such as Chomsky. However others, like Skinner, believe children develop through their exposure to child-directed speech – the way in which adults speak to children. Joey, from Data Set 1, is clearly in the post-telegraphic stage due to his ability to use interrogatives, auxiliary verbs and negation. Bruner believed that child-directed speech was a contributor to a Language Acquisition Support System (LASS) which children use to acquire language. This means they rely on the words and actions of caregivers who provide them with ...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2382134/Actress-Lake-Bell-insists-vocal-pandemic-adults-talking-baby-voices.html Not just analysing the text - analysing the ideology behind it- Women can't speak. If this wasn't the ideology, they would have started with the expert. ·                -Header – white woman, blue eyes, blonde – stereotypical and generalised ·         -  Pink text/display – stereotypical, clear target audience ·         -  ‘By Daily Mail Reporter’ – writer is not important ·          - Semantic field of disease - use of the view that language change/ misuse is a plague – descriptivist view o    ‘pandemic’ – in the headline o    ‘chronic’ o    ‘vocal virus’ ·         -  ‘pandemic’ and ‘baby’ are in quotation marks – suggests it is a view held only by Lake Bell · ...

A-level ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 Language diversity and change Exam Paper: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-77022-QP-JUN17.PDF https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-77022-INS-MQP18A3-JUN17.PDF  - insert Text B Examiner's Report: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-77022-WRE-JUN17.PDF Mark Scheme: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-77022-W-MS-JUN17.PDF 2 hours 30 minutes Section A: 45 minutes Section B: Prep - 15 minutes, Question 3 - 45 minutes, Question 4 - 45 minutes 100 marks Section A: 30 marks for Question 1 or 2 Section B: 40 marks for Question 3, 30 marks for Question 4

Child Language Acquisition/Development  Joey Transcript - Question and Resources  Question 4: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-77021-SQP.PDF Student responses with examiner commentary: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-77021-CEX.PDF Mark Scheme: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-77021-SMS.PDF “Interaction with caregivers is the most important influence on a child’s language development.” Referring to Data Set 1 in detail, and to relevant ideas from language study, evaluate this view of children’s language development. [30 marks] Introduction: ·          ‘Interaction with caregivers…’ ·          Divides language theorists ·          Mention both sides of argument briefly (e.g. ‘However, theorists on the other side, like Chomsky, believe language acquisition is an innate ability.’) · ...

Evaluate the idea that a person’s language use is completely determined by the social groups they belong to: (30 marks – 45 minutes) Key words: • Evaluate • Completely determined • Social groups GIVE ARGUMENTS ON BOTH SIDES!!! It can be said a person’s language is influenced by their social groups but not completely determined by them – good conclusion to use Introduction: A social group is a group of people share similar attributes or goals, for example gender, occupation, nationality etc. It can be argued that the social groups a person belongs to can determine how they use language as language and social groups are both key parts of someone’s identity. However, others believe that, even though social groups have a significant influence on language, there are other factors that need to be considered. Potentially Include (use a range!): • Gender theories – deficit, dominance, difference • Dr Judith Baxter – Karren Brady is an example of a woman who does not fit th...